02/10/2016 Toronto Black Film Festival Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PsbYNp The 4th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF), presented by Global News in collaboration with TD Bank, runs February 10-14, concurrent with Black History Month. It features films dedicated to exploring black experiences from around the world. TBFF also creates a space to debate the cultural, political and socio-economic issues of the day. The festival offers screenings, concerts, panel discussions, exhibits, workshops, conferences and opportunities to meet filmmakers, writers, actors and speakers from across the globe.

02/10/2016 Children in Conflict: The Soldier's Dilemma in Hyena Road Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PsbYx9 General Roméo Dallaire and Paul Gross consider the representations of children in armed conflict and the Canadian security sector in Hyena Road. In anticipation of the International Day to End the Use of Child Soldiers on February 12, General Roméo Dallaire and director Paul Gross consider the representations of children in armed conflict and the Canadian security sector in Hyena Road. Please join us at TIFF Bell Lightbox for this special screening and conversation!

02/10/2016 Huff by Cliff Cardinal Northeast, Northwest $30 - $39

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1KQUox9 Huff is the wrenching, yet darkly comic tale of Wind and his brothers, caught in a torrent of solvent abuse and struggling to cope with the death of their mother. Wind's fantastic dream world bleeds into his haunting reality, as he's preyed on by the Trickster through the hallways at school, the abandoned motel he loves more than home, and his own fragile psyche. With his signature biting humour and raw, vivid imagery, Cardinal expertly portrays over a dozen characters in his captivating solo performance. Winner of the 2015 RBC Tarragon Emerging Playwright Prize; Winner of 2012 Buddies in Bad Times Vanguard Award for Risk & Innovation. Written by and starring Cliff Cardinal Directed by Karin Randoja

02/10/2016 Squeezebox Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Psc081 Acclaimed Canadian accordionist Joe Macerollo joins Canadian wunderkind Michael Bridge, Argentinian bandoneón virtuoso Héctor del Curto, and Korean saenghwang virtuoso gamin in an intercultural celebration of classic and contemporary “squeezebox” music accompanied by a small chamber ensemble. Including tangos and works by Canadians R. Murray Schafer, Marjan Mozetich, and Alexina Louie, the program also features a world premiere by Anna Pidgorna, one of Canada's most exciting emerging composers.

02/10/2016 00:00:00 ROM Kids Junior Downtown $100 +

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1KQUogN Inspire your child's imagination and sense of discovery as you learn how to explore the ROM's collection of art, history, and nature through the eyes of a child. Bring your child on a eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning educators, and join them in creative play-based activities and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers and children and learn how to engage your child in interactive learning for life. Theme: Once Upon a Time Younger siblings welcome.

02/10/2016 00:00:00 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Southeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PsbXct Winner of the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Best Book of a Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences with its effortless wit and humour. An eclectic group of six "tweenagers" vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching story and a truly fresh and vibrant score, these kids spell their way through the competition hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the dreaded bell. At least the losers get a juice box. Be sure to brush up on your spelling before you go! A show about kids. A comedy for adults. Not recommended for children under fourteen.

02/10/2016 00:00:00 The Trial of Judith K. Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1KQUm8x Nominated for the Governor General's Award and the Dora for Best New Play, Sally Clark's The Trial of Judith K. is a modern Canadian take on Kafka's classic dystopian novel The Trial. This fast and sexy dark comedy changes the setting to 1980s Vancouver and the lead character to a contemporary business woman who finds herself accused of an unknown crime. Judith tries to clear her name with the help of some suspicious characters, but only finds herself trapped in a nightmarish justice system.

02/10/2016 00:00:00 Within the Glass Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PsbYgv Within the Glass is a timely comedic drama inspired by a true story that examines the complexities of reproductive science and the lengths one will go to have a child. Two very different couples meet after a critical mistake at a fertility clinic. A fertilized egg has been implanted into the wrong woman. Over the course of an absurd evening, they fight to determine the uncertain future of their IVF child. This extraordinary pregnancy forces each of them to reassess their relationships, the depths of their desire to parent, and their hopes for the future - asking each person what they are willing to give up in the pursuit of a child.

02/10/2016 00:00:00 ROM Kids Junior Downtown $100 +

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1KQUlSf Programs for Children ages 2-4 with care giver. Bring your child on a eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning educators, and join them in creative play-based activities and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers and children and learn how to engage your child in interactive learning for life. Theme: Once Upon a Time Join us in an imaginary world where anything can happen! As a brave knight, a bold explorer or a clever trickster from the animal kingdom, you'll step into the pages of much loved tales from around the world. Through drama, storytelling, puppetry and art, the stage will be set for some epic adventures.

02/10/2016 00:00:00 One Thing Leads to Another Central East $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PsbYgp One Thing Leads to Another is an innovative new work of theatre created specifically for infants! As they develop and thrive, babies use all of their senses to learn about the world. In this play, performers engage with YPT's youngest-ever audience using music, enticing visuals and tactile experiences. The show features the transformation of every-day objects into fantastical phenomena. When the show is over, kids and caregivers can experiment with objects from the play right on the set – to have their own additional play experience. YPT has made special arrangements to accommodate parents, with a special stroller station, diaper changing station and a quiet area. Recommended for ages 3 to 12 months, but suitable for up to 24 months.

02/10/2016 00:00:00 A City Transformed: Images of Istanbul Then and Now Central East $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1KQUo0e A City Transformed: Images of Istanbul Then and Now gives North American audiences unprecedented access to the private collection of Turkish art philanthropist Ömer M. Koç. Nearly 70 photographs, albums, and panoramas from Koç's collection present the architecture, monuments, and people of this historic city from the 1850s to early 1900s. New photographs and digital animations by acclaimed Turkish artist Murat Germen offer startling contrasts in era, scale, and scope. Germen's dazzling cityscapes convey the heady pace — and price — of urban development in a city long revered for its historic character. A City Transformed will be a Primary Exhibition in this year's Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.

02/09/2016 Shrove Tuesday Northwest $1 - $9

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1P633he On Tuesday February, 9th come celebrate Shrove Tuesday by joining us for a Pancake Day Brunch! Enjoy a delicious brunch menu including your favourites such as pancakes, eggs, bacon , sausage & toast! And of course, coffee and tea! Brunch will be served between 9:30-11 am.

02/09/2016 Annual Darwin Day Lecture: The Future of Science Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Pq7abm The Future of Science: Who will be the Next Charles Darwin? Every once in a while, scientific knowledge surges forward, thanks to a brilliant individual like Galileo, Newton, or Darwin. Dan Riskin, evolutionary biologist, author, and co-host of Discovery's Daily Planet, explores what sets these thinkers apart from their peers, and asks: In a modern world of specialists, can one person ever have such a wide ranging impact again? Lecture includes a post-event reception with one host drink.

02/09/2016 Mistatim Downtown $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Uz75lG Young People's Theatre is pleased to present Mistatim by Red Sky Performance, a moving story of reconciliation and friendship from Governor General Award-winning playwright Erin Shields. Based on a concept by Sandra Laronde and directed by Andrea Donaldson, Mistatim will be presented on the YPT Mainstage from February 9 to 19, 2016. Mistatim – the Cree word for horse – is about the taming of a wild horse and the forging of the truest of friendships. It is an intercultural story that combines dance, theatre, mask and music into one unforgettable experience. The Globe and Mail calls Mistatim "audacious, astonishing... magnificent in the scope of its imagination, mysterious in its beauty." Recommended for ages 6 & up.

02/09/2016 00:00:00 Kinky Boots Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Uz76WY Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen's shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father's expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory's future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. With direction and choreography by two-time Tony#174; Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony#174; Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), Kinky Boots is the winner of 6 Broadway Tony#174; Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography.

02/09/2016 00:00:00 ROM Kids Junior Downtown $100 +

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Uz755k Inspire your child's imagination and sense of discovery as you learn how to explore the ROM's collection of art, history, and nature through the eyes of a child. Bring your child on a eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning educators, and join them in creative play-based activities and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers and children and learn how to engage your child in interactive learning for life. Theme: Once Upon a Time Younger siblings welcome.

02/09/2016 00:00:00 Within the Glass Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Pq77w9 Within the Glass is a timely comedic drama inspired by a true story that examines the complexities of reproductive science and the lengths one will go to have a child. Two very different couples meet after a critical mistake at a fertility clinic. A fertilized egg has been implanted into the wrong woman. Over the course of an absurd evening, they fight to determine the uncertain future of their IVF child. This extraordinary pregnancy forces each of them to reassess their relationships, the depths of their desire to parent, and their hopes for the future - asking each person what they are willing to give up in the pursuit of a child.

02/09/2016 00:00:00 ROM Kids Junior Downtown $100 +

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Pq79UN Programs for Children ages 2-4 with care giver. Bring your child on a eight-week sensory adventure as you tour galleries with our early learning educators, and join them in creative play-based activities and social interaction in a classroom setting. Meet other parents, caregivers and children and learn how to engage your child in interactive learning for life. Theme: Once Upon a Time Join us in an imaginary world where anything can happen! As a brave knight, a bold explorer or a clever trickster from the animal kingdom, you'll step into the pages of much loved tales from around the world. Through drama, storytelling, puppetry and art, the stage will be set for some epic adventures.

02/09/2016 00:00:00 One Thing Leads to Another Central East $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Uz76WU One Thing Leads to Another is an innovative new work of theatre created specifically for infants! As they develop and thrive, babies use all of their senses to learn about the world. In this play, performers engage with YPT's youngest-ever audience using music, enticing visuals and tactile experiences. The show features the transformation of every-day objects into fantastical phenomena. When the show is over, kids and caregivers can experiment with objects from the play right on the set – to have their own additional play experience. YPT has made special arrangements to accommodate parents, with a special stroller station, diaper changing station and a quiet area. Recommended for ages 3 to 12 months, but suitable for up to 24 months.

02/09/2016 00:00:00 A City Transformed: Images of Istanbul Then and Now Central East $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Uz76WM A City Transformed: Images of Istanbul Then and Now gives North American audiences unprecedented access to the private collection of Turkish art philanthropist Ömer M. Koç. Nearly 70 photographs, albums, and panoramas from Koç's collection present the architecture, monuments, and people of this historic city from the 1850s to early 1900s. New photographs and digital animations by acclaimed Turkish artist Murat Germen offer startling contrasts in era, scale, and scope. Germen's dazzling cityscapes convey the heady pace — and price — of urban development in a city long revered for its historic character. A City Transformed will be a Primary Exhibition in this year's Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.

NEW Employment Services Job Fair (February 5, 2016)

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Discover Toronto's Most Romantic Valentine's...

About.com Toronto: What's Hot Now http://ift.tt/1BFNyH3 Looking for something to do as a couple, family, single or with friends to celebrate Valentine's Day? There are plenty of Valentine's Day-themed special events planned in Toronto on and around February 14th.

02/08/2016 00:00:00 Pour Boy Monday Night Trivia Central West $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1OVZjAW Group trivia with a variety of questions. music, science, geography in all areas of trivial matters. 10% of all sales and group fees go to Horizon Children Centre.

02/08/2016 00:00:00 Mom and Me: Strolling the ROM Downtown $100 +

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1OVZlJ8 Meet other parents and enjoy adult learning and conversation in a baby-friendly atmosphere! With a Museum educator as your guide, explore a different gallery each week and discover extraordinary objects while your little one marvels at the new sights from their stroller or carrier! Caregivers and dads are welcome too! For adults with children up to 2 years. Registration required. Limited spaces available.

02/08/2016 00:00:00 Mom and Me: Yoga at the ROM Downtown $100 +

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/20cJazs Connect with your body, play with your baby and meet other mothers in one of the most inspirational places in Toronto! Explore breath and gentle postures while surrounded by beautiful and incredible objects in a different gallery each week. This special yoga class designed for new moms and infants can only be experienced at the ROM! Caregivers and dads are welcome too! For adults with infants – 8 weeks to almost walking Taught by a certified yoga instructor from Iam Yoga who is trained in mom and infant yoga.

02/08/2016 00:00:00 Mom and Me: Strolling the ROM Downtown $100 +

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1OVZjAQ Meet other parents and enjoy adult learning and conversation in a baby-friendly atmosphere at the ROM! With a Museum Educator as your guide, you will explore a different gallery each week and discover extraordinary objects while your little one marvels at the new sights from their stroller or carrier! For adults with children up to 2 years. Dads and caregivers welcome too! Beverages and snacks will be provided after each class.

02/08/2016 00:00:00 Mom and Me: Yoga at the ROM Downtown $100 +

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1OVZlJ0 Connect with your body, play with your baby and meet other mothers in one of the most inspirational places in Toronto! Explore breath and gentle postures while surrounded by beautiful and incredible objects in a different gallery each week and before the museum opens for the day. This is a special yoga class that can only be experienced at the ROM! Dads and caregivers are welcome too! For adults with infants, 8 weeks to almost walking. Dress comfortably, bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Reception with beverages, snacks and conversation after each class.

02/08/2016 00:00:00 One Thing Leads to Another Central East $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/20cJ7DJ One Thing Leads to Another is an innovative new work of theatre created specifically for infants! As they develop and thrive, babies use all of their senses to learn about the world. In this play, performers engage with YPT's youngest-ever audience using music, enticing visuals and tactile experiences. The show features the transformation of every-day objects into fantastical phenomena. When the show is over, kids and caregivers can experiment with objects from the play right on the set – to have their own additional play experience. YPT has made special arrangements to accommodate parents, with a special stroller station, diaper changing station and a quiet area. Recommended for ages 3 to 12 months, but suitable for up to 24 months.

Industry-Academic Research Collaborations From Initial Research to Forming a New Company

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Drinks@Manyatta January 2016

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Girls in Tech Toronto - Power Hour Social

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02/07/2016 Reel Talk: Sneak Preview Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1Pmhi4X Be the first to see some of the year's most exciting new films! Reel Talk: Sneak Preview focuses on the best English-language cinema of the year, from Hollywood galas to small-budget indies, art-house dramas to homegrown documentaries — and the screenings are previews of films not yet released. This season is hosted by Jesse Wente, Director of Film Programmes at TIFF, and Magali Simard, Manager of Film Programmes. Part of the fun is the surprise: titles are not announced ahead of time, and the screenings are previews of films not yet released. Tickets on sale now.

02/07/2016 Kensington Krawl Food Tour Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PmhgKo Taste your way through Toronto's most unique and eclectic neighbourhood on a culinary excursion in Kensington Market. As we stroll, you will learn about the history and heritage of the market, meet local shopkeepers and chefs, and indulge in variety of delicious foods and drinks. What's included? 6 generous food and drink tastings For more info and to get tickets, visit savourtoronto.com

02/07/2016 Murder at the ROM - A Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt for Adults Downtown $30 - $39

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1UuwTzs A curator has been murdered and a trail of clues left behind, connected to secrets in the collections. As you solve clues, you'll begin to piece together a tale of greed, lust, pride and revenge. There are multiple suspects, one victim and you, the sleuths, must crack a cryptic code left in the curator's appointment book to solve the mystery. On an Urban Capers Scavenger Hunt, you don't collect items, but rather answers to tricky and humourous questions. Teams of two to six compete over the course of two hours. This hunt is designed for adults, but children as young as 10 have participated. This event is not associated with the ROM. Tickets must be purchased in advance at http://ift.tt/19pzWm6

02/07/2016 Waltzes and Overtures Central West $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1UuwVr7 Under the direction of Jean-Michel Malouf, program will include popular waltzes by Johann Strauss “Artist's Life” and “Gypsy Baron” as well as overtures of “Nabucco” and “La Forza del destino” by Verdi, “Merry Widow” by Franz Lehar and “Italian girls in Alger” by Rossini. Canadian soprano Jennifer Mizzi has been hailed as “beautiful to watch” and “sweet on stage”. Ms Mizzi is quickly establishing herself on the operatic and recital stages earning national attention for her interpretation and commitment to communicating the essence of the music at its most innate level. A complete musician dedicated to performance Jennifer Mizzi has appeared in a wide range of venues, from Vancouver's Chan Centre to Luxembourg's Château de Vianden.

02/07/2016 CNTV Chinese New Year Gala Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PmhhOy The CNTV Chinese New Year Gala 2016 is the largest and the costliest extravaganza for the Chinese Community, and with the blessings of the Consulate-General of the People's Republic Of China in Toronto, we are able to gather together over eight hundred elite artists from Mainland China and Canada to perform in this preeminent social networking event of the Chinese community. Apart from a live audience of nearly 3,200 at Toronto's Sony Center For The Performing Arts, the whole Gala event will be broadcast live on Bell Fibe TV channel 733 and channel 730, through our website and through our smart phone app to tens of thousands of Chinese families in Canada and across the world.

02/07/2016 Beethoven 9th Symphony Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1UuwVr5 Beethoven's remarkable final symphony is a celebration of the human spirit culminating in the legendary and exhilarating "Ode to Joy." This Tafelmusik presentation heralds the return of German conductor and long-term friend, Bruno Weil and features Valediction, a new Tafelmusik choral commission, directed by Ivars Taurins.

02/07/2016 Lunar New Year Celebration - Celebrating the Year of the Monkey Southeast Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1UuwTzm The Chinese Collective Arts Association is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Lunar New Year Celebration to Celebrate the Year of the Monkey! The event will take place on the eve of the New Year! This is a FREE event open to the public, a great festive celebration for everyone! Of course, the God of Fortune will be greeting everyone with Lucky Red Pockets! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

02/07/2016 00:00:00 Kinky Boots Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1UuwVr1 Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen's shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father's expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory's future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos. With direction and choreography by two-time Tony#174; Award-winner Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and a book by Broadway legend and four-time Tony#174; Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), Kinky Boots is the winner of 6 Broadway Tony#174; Awards including Best Musical, Best Score and Best Choreography.

02/07/2016 00:00:00 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Southeast

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PmheSQ Winner of the Tony Award and the Drama Desk Award for Best Book of a Musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences with its effortless wit and humour. An eclectic group of six "tweenagers" vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching story and a truly fresh and vibrant score, these kids spell their way through the competition hoping to never hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the dreaded bell. At least the losers get a juice box. Be sure to brush up on your spelling before you go! A show about kids. A comedy for adults. Not recommended for children under fourteen.

02/07/2016 00:00:00 Bigmouth Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PmheSM The sell-out hit of the 2012 & 2014 Edinburgh Festivals and an acclaimed hit at festivals around the world, from one of Europe's hottest theatre companies to explode out of Belgium, Bigmouth finally has its Canadian premiere. In a tour de force performance, Belgian actor Valentijn Dhaenens pays tribute to 2,500 years of oration. Ingeniously weaving together fragments of seminal speeches from not only the Grand Inquisitor and Socrates to Mohammed Ali and Osama Bin Laden, Bigmouth shows that the tricks of rhetoric have hardly changed. With five microphones on a bare set, his voice and indefatigable energy, Dhaenens traverses sermons, declarations of war, farewells, final arguments, victory speeches and eulogies from across time.

02/07/2016 00:00:00 A Night with Janis Joplin Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1UuwVaJ Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Now, you're invited to share an evening with the woman and her influences in the new Broadway musical, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN. Fueled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” and “Piece of My Heart,” a remarkable cast and a breakout performance by Mary Bridget Davies, A NIGHT WITH JANIS JOPLIN, written and directed by Randy Johnson, is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences.

02/07/2016 00:00:00 The Trial of Judith K. Downtown $20 - $29

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PmheCm Nominated for the Governor General's Award and the Dora for Best New Play, Sally Clark's The Trial of Judith K. is a modern Canadian take on Kafka's classic dystopian novel The Trial. This fast and sexy dark comedy changes the setting to 1980s Vancouver and the lead character to a contemporary business woman who finds herself accused of an unknown crime. Judith tries to clear her name with the help of some suspicious characters, but only finds herself trapped in a nightmarish justice system.

02/07/2016 00:00:00 High Tea at Casa Loma Central West

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1UuwTiR Experience the splendour of the Edwardian era with the beloved tradition of High Tea at Toronto's majestic castle, Casa Loma. Settle in, select your tea and savour the signature handmade miniatures while surrounded by live musical amusement. Enjoy the 18-ft. (5.5-metre) cake stand, the "world's tallest" filled with thousands of fancy mini pastries. Enjoy plated signature tea sandwiches accompanied by a selection of teas. Let the charm of this premier attraction and historical castle melt away the winter blues! This is the perfect event for the entire family. Guest are invited to explore the castle and grounds.

02/07/2016 00:00:00 Within the Glass Downtown

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1UuwT2z Within the Glass is a timely comedic drama inspired by a true story that examines the complexities of reproductive science and the lengths one will go to have a child. Two very different couples meet after a critical mistake at a fertility clinic. A fertilized egg has been implanted into the wrong woman. Over the course of an absurd evening, they fight to determine the uncertain future of their IVF child. This extraordinary pregnancy forces each of them to reassess their relationships, the depths of their desire to parent, and their hopes for the future - asking each person what they are willing to give up in the pursuit of a child.

02/07/2016 00:00:00 The Last Five Years Central West

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1UuwT2t One of TIME Magazine's 10 best shows! A must-see show! "Humor, heart, and ravishing romance... knocks you back on your heels, just like love" -Rolling Stone An emotionally powerful and intimate story of love made and love lost. Experience the beautiful, sweeping story of a five year relationship between two artists: Cathy, an aspiring actress, and Jamie, a successful young novelist. The stunning score follows their five-year relationship with songs that will resonate with everyone who's ever experienced a real relationship full of laughs, tears, love and pain. Their story is often painfully familiar and at times surprising, revealing what it is to love without shame and dare to dream of a life shared with another.

02/07/2016 00:00:00 Downtown Toronto Walking Tour Downtown Free

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1UuwVaz Starting at Union Station, the busiest train station in Canada, this 90-minute walking tour heads north into The Financial District. Walking past the tallest skyscrapers in Canada and the headquarters of most of the nation's banks and financial institutions as well as the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE), your guide will explain Toronto's growth as the financial capital of Canada. Part of the walk (or nearly all of it, if the weather is bad) will utilize the famous PATH, Toronto's "underground city" - 25+km of interconnected hallways, corridors, and atriums filled with shops, services and food courts that serve the workforce in the office towers above. The tour will conclude with a stop at both Old City Hall and the current City Hall.

02/07/2016 00:00:00 A City Transformed: Images of Istanbul Then and Now Central East $10 - $19

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/1PmhfGm A City Transformed: Images of Istanbul Then and Now gives North American audiences unprecedented access to the private collection of Turkish art philanthropist Ömer M. Koç. Nearly 70 photographs, albums, and panoramas from Koç's collection present the architecture, monuments, and people of this historic city from the 1850s to early 1900s. New photographs and digital animations by acclaimed Turkish artist Murat Germen offer startling contrasts in era, scale, and scope. Germen's dazzling cityscapes convey the heady pace — and price — of urban development in a city long revered for its historic character. A City Transformed will be a Primary Exhibition in this year's Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.

02/06/2016 00:00:00 ROM Saturday Club Downtown $100 +

City of Toronto All Events http://ift.tt/20vT77M One of the city's most creative and diverse day camps for 77 years, we offer an exciting array of fun, activity-based programs inspired by our world-class Museum. This Saturday version of our popular Summer Club program provides supervised, hands-on educational activities, art projects, science experiments, and more. The ROM's fascinating galleries, authentic objects and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat! Every fall, winter and spring children will enjoy 8 Saturdays of fun-filled, educational adventures in the ROM's inspiring galleries.

Young Professionals Networking by The Hip Haus - TORONTO

Toronto Networking Events http://ift.tt/1P0g3oC Begins: 2016-02-17T17:30:00 Ends: 2016-02-17T20:30:00 Where: {u'name': u'Bloke', u'longitude': u'-79.39410079999999', u'venue_profile_id': 0, u'address': {u'city': u'Toronto', u'country': u'CA', u'region': u'ON', u'longitude': u'-79.39410079999999', u'postal_code': u'M5V 1K1', u'address_1': u'401 King Street West', u'latitude': u'43.6454061'}, u'latitude': u'43.6454061', u'id': u'11068288'}